Running Thunder Dancers enlighten and captivate audiences of all ages
by John Copley (ANNews) – Perseverance usually pays off, just as it did earlier this month when the administration, teachers, students and parents at Crawford…
Culture
Amiskwaciy Academy celebrates renewal with a Spring feast
by John Copley (ANNews) – The annual spring feast organized and hosted by the Elders, staff, students and volunteers at Amiskwaciy Academy was another successful…
Ben Calf Robe Powwow showcases a stunning ensemble of dancers
by John Copley (ANNews) – The 2016 Ben Calf Robe Powwow was an extraordinary gala that took place in Edmonton’s Commonwealth Community Centre on Saturday,…
Ben Calf Robe Pow Wow delights thousands of spectators, dancers and dignitaries in Edmonton
(ANNews) – Over 7000 people converged at the Commonwealth Community Recreation Centre in Edmonton on Saturday May 7 to celebrate the 35th Annual Ben Calf…
Fort McKay First Nation begins legal action to protect culturally sacred Moose Lake area
Fort McKay, AB – Fort McKay First Nation has filed a law suit against the Government of Alberta for a decision that opens the door to…
Feature artist for April 2016: Maxine Noel
by John Copley (ANNews) – The Bearclaw Gallery is currently in the process of hosting two very important but short term exhibitions that art patrons…
Ben Calf Robe celebrates its landmark 35th Annual Powwow on May 7
by John Copley (ANNews) – Spring is upon us and with it the beginning of the rodeo and powwow seasons. The first of many events…
Community responds: Métis festival will take place at Servus Place May 21-22
by John Copley (ANNews) – Last month we reported that the 2016 Métis Spring Festival scheduled to take place in St. Albert had been cancelled…
Dancing for my father, Singing for my son
By Terry Lusty For the art community, especially the Indigenous art community, the three days of March 3 through 5th in Edmonton proved a most…
Bear Hat Little Cree Women on exhibit at Art Gallery of Alberta
by John Copley (ANNews) – If you are an artist, agent, art lover or simply a student with an assignment to write, there’s no better…